January/February 2013 Archives

Final Drives

Belt, chain or shaft drive This month, we’ll review each system. Each has its benefits and drawbacks, and understanding the differences might help you decide when shopping for a new bike. First,...

Outlaws and Bandits and Hangin’s and Thangs

Following pristine roads in the Ozark Mountains, Ron finds the area has a sordid history that includes… With the promise of another beautiful day in Arkansas, we thread our way up and out of...

The New Café Culture

With life moving at a feverish pace and technology controlling people’s lives, it just might be time to slow down and get your hands dirty – and then ride. Many artists through the years have...

Black Panther

It is rare for a bike that has survived for 60 years to have been kept in its original, pristine condition. The more often a motorcycles changes hands, the more it gets modified, as each owner wants...

In Search of the Original Ho Chi Minh Trail

Through bomb-cratered terrain, thick mud and dense jungle, a pair of riders and a pillion take on the near-impossible task of finding the real Ho Chi Minh Trail. “You’ve got to ride a dirt bike...

Maxi-Scooter, Bavarian Style

While nodding and acknowledging my conversation with a couple of BMW Motorrad Canada’s reps during the Montreal Motorcycle Show last February, I couldn’t help being distracted by conversations...

Old Skool Attitude

Harley-Davidson rips a page from the So-Cal history books to create this chopperesque Sportster. Parked on a downtown street at night, the bike catches the glint of lights from nearby bars and...